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Stratford, the Bard, and a Getaway
Stratford, Ontario is a quaint little town about a half hour drive west of Kitchener. Certainly it’s off the beaten path, but it is home ……Read More
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Voluntourism: See the world and do some good
As of this writing, January 20, 2011, I like many others have been following attentively the reports in Australia of the horrendous flooding. (Jan 1/2011: Australia ……Read More
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1,000 places to visit before you die
The French newspaper Le Monde and the travel magazine Ulysse have teamed up to provide a weekly newsletter highlighting various world destinations of interest to ……Read More
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Tyumen: From frontier outpost to energy capital
Tyumen, the first Russian city in Siberia, finds a way to preserve its heritage even as it becomes known for its natural resources. Founded in ……Read More
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Top Winter Holiday Destinations
Many of us dream of enjoying sunnier climes, if nothing else for a change of scenery during the winter. There are many places that may ……Read More
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Novosibirsk: The brain of Siberia
The largest city in Siberia boasts architecture that befits its heritage as a major cultural, scientific and industrial center. As the trans-Siberian train approaches Novosibirsk ……Read More